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Learn to pronounce in·ves·ti·ga·tion

/inˌvestəˈɡāSH(ə)n/
noun
the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
"he is under investigation for receiving illicit funds"
synonyms: examination, inquiry, study, inspection, exploration, consideration, analysis, appraisal, research, scrutiny, scrutinization, scanning, perusal, sifting, fact-finding, probe, review, survey, search, inquest, hearing, questioning, interrogation, inquisition, audit, evaluation, snoop, snooping, postmortem, recce

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noun. the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated. ... a searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination.
The meaning of INVESTIGATE is to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry. How to use investigate in a sentence.
the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth: An investigation ...
An inquiry is an investigation made by asking questions rather than by inspection, or by study of available evidence: an inquiry into a proposed bond issue.
: to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.
, in·ves·ti·gat·ed, in·ves·ti·gat·ing. to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
An investigation is done when research suggests a visit to an area is warranted. During an investigation, the investigative team attempts to determine the ...
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